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A photo of Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills restaurant
4.2
Awesome(2321)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Donelson
Booked 95 times today
Dive into food and fun at the Aquarium Restaurant, located in the Opry Mills Mall! Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around a 200,000-gallon aquarium tank, home to a wide variety of fish, sharks, stingrays and more! Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting. Make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Customized birthday parties, special events, educational programs and tours are available. Plan a visit to the Aquarium today!
A photo of Kase x Noko restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(26)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • East Nashville
Booked 2 times today
A 14 seat, neighborhood Omakase from the team that brought you Noko Nashville. This is a 14 course, 90min nigiri & hand roll dining experience for $75. We highly recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to enjoy a drink at our Japanese cocktail bar as we start promptly at your reservation time. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the cuisine, we will not be able to accommodate fish allergies or vegetarians.
A photo of Noko restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1338)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • East Nashville
Booked 53 times today
Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.
A photo of Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1004)
Price: Moderate
• American • Donelson
Booked 147 times today
You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert. Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village (opens at 10 AM daily)CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.
A photo of Once Upon a Time in France restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(118)
Price: Expensive
• French • East Nashville
Booked 5 times today
Best French Restaurant in Tennessee 2023!Best Restaurant in Nashville 2022!Set in a cozy 1920's Parisian Bistro décor, "Once Upon A Time In France" is all Francophiles and food lovers have ever dreamed of: *Friendly small neighborhood bistro,*Authentic traditional French Food, *Over 75 French wines, European beers, and delicious beverages carefully selected!The concept is our country’s favorite: a Bistro.A french Bistro is usually a quaint and cozy neighborhood restaurant serving traditional cuisine.But it is also usually loud, people sit close to each other, it may be hard to make your way through the restaurant, there may be servers and busers running everywhere. We do not claim to be a fine dining establishment nor claim to have a “new cuisine” type of food, but we can guarantee that we are the only true, authentic French Restaurant in Nashville, and we guarantee that you will have a great evening in our unique little corner of France! Bon appétit!
A photo of Jane’s Hideaway restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(643)
Price: Moderate
• American • East Nashville
Booked 13 times today
Our kitchen is open 5-10pm, 7 days a week. 21 + after 8pm.We always recommend booking a reservation for your party, however we do have limited walk-in availability! For parties greater than 4 people, call ahead, our seating for large parties is very limited. We have a 15 minute grace period for late parties. Please note that your party may receive a time limit if we are busy!At Jane's, we are serving up re-invented Southern classics with local ingredients, paired with very listenable live music from the next generation of bluegrass and Americana virtuosos. Hide out tonight in East Nashville with a Tennessee-spirit based cocktail and you'll quickly become a friend of Jane's.Live music starts every night at 8pm.Cancellation policy: Parties of 8+ will be required to submit a credit card to secure their reservation. In the event of a short notice cancellation (24 hours or less), or a no-show, there will be a charge of 20 dollars per person on said reservation.21+ after 8pm
A photo of The Treehouse restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(765)
Price: Expensive
• American • East Nashville
Booked 9 times today
The Treehouse is an East Nashville original restaurant and bar. We strive to source our food locally from within our community and offer inside and outdoor dining options. Come by and enjoy our ever-changing food menu or simply unwind with a craft cocktail, local draft, or glass of wine. We offer full service dinner Monday through Saturday from 5pm - 10pm as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 3pm. In addition, we offer a late night menu from 10pm-12am Friday - Saturday. Open at 4pm on the back patio Monday-Friday for Happy Hour!
A photo of Frankies 925 Spuntino Nashville restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(33)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Nashville
Booked 24 times today
Located in East Nashville - It’s New York-style Italian, thanks to Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, who’ve brought their 20-year-old celebrated Frankies 457 Spuntino south from Brooklyn, complete with the antipasti, cured meats, and housemade pasta that made the original famous. And in case you were wondering, yes, there will be meatballs. With a full bar and extensive wine and beverage program, Frankies 925 Spuntino is a true neighborhood gem. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, Frankies is a perfect spot for a leisure lunch, date night, or dinner with friends and family.
A photo of Peninsula restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(150)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • East Nashville
Booked 9 times today
Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.
A photo of Koré restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(67)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • East Nashville
Booked 18 times today
A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

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  • Jennifer
    East Tennessee •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    It was wonderful! We got sat right away at a beautiful table looking at a fish tank and a great view of the whole room! Food was fantastic and our waitress was great and attentive. What else could you ask for nowadays? Thanks!
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    Rainforest Cafe - Opry MillsPrice: Moderate• American• Donelson
    4.3
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    Nashville •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Incredible evening from the very start. Walking into the front cocktail bar where we were immediately greeted by Brooke who recommended some delicious cocktails for us. Most of their drinks are around $12 which is a very reasonable price for such a nice establishment. When it was time for dinner they ushered us into the dimly lit elegant seating area. Our server Taylor was very knowledgeable and she crafted a flight of Sake for my girlfriend and I to enjoy with our meal. The food was the star of the show. Such a fun experience to sit right in front of the sushi chefs as they are making your food. Junior and his team were friendly while describing each tasting in depth. Even gave my girlfriend an extra piece of one of her favorites. Truly great customer service!!! Thank you so much for an unforgettable night!
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    Kase x NokoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• East Nashville
    5
  • EmmaVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Wow!! The best service we have received in Nashville. They went above and beyond to make our anniversary/promotion celebration dinner one to remember. I called beforehand to request champagne to toast at the table and they already had it covered. On the way there, my car broke down which made us an hour late (yes we left the car and still went to dinner…lol). I spoke w the host multiple times are she was SO helpful and reassuring that our table would be waiting for us….it was. When we got there, they were just as concerned about our car as we were, and just as happy about our anniversary. It was special. THEN, when ordering, we were deciding between two dishes (two different times) and our waiter actually brought both out to us as a “gift”. Great food and great service!!!
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    NokoPrice: Expensive• Asian• East Nashville
    4.9
  • Joyce
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We were really impressed with the huge aquarium and the multitude of different fish species! They all looked healthy, the tank looked clean and the ambiance was incredible! Our server Alise was amazing! She knew what we needed before we even asked! She is sharp, intelligent and an asset to the restaurant! Such a great personality! We hope to come back in the future. We really enjoyed it!
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    Aquarium Restaurant - Opry MillsPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Donelson
    4.2
  • John
    Key West / Florida Keys •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    Greeted at the door by the chef, my wife and I were whisked away (cooking pun there…) to the back room of the restaurant. There we were seated and greeted by an attractive server and had our special menu explained to us. We had the choice of escargots, a brief interlude of boeuf bourguignon, and I had the steak frites while my wife enjoyed the confit of duck. We were finished off with a traditional cheese plate with a variety of cheeses from around Europe. All the food items were fabulous and the wine pairings were perfect! I will complain that the portions were oversized for me. We were nearly full from the escargots, and the boeuf was a full dinner portion in itself. The ribeye steak was as the chef explains it “what Americans expect”. I can’t fault him for giving his customers what they want, although I personally would prefer a more authentic experience with a smaller skirt or flank steak and about half the amount of fries. To summarize: go there. Eat. You will not regret a thing!
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    Once Upon a Time in FrancePrice: Expensive• French• East Nashville
    4.7
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